Women performed best on cognitive tests during ovulation but physical activity level had a stronger influence on brain function, according to a new study from researchers at UCL. The study, published in Sports Medicine – Open, explored how the different phases of the menstrual cycle and physical activity level affected performance on a range of […]
Researchers have determined in a new study that percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a common method for the removal of large kidney stones, maintains renal function in those with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was published in the World Journal of Urology by Vinay D. and colleagues. The study evaluated patients with a […]
Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed. The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs that are released in response to small changes in pH in the body. During an arthritis flare-up, […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “One of the most common reasons for TBI in older adulthood is sustaining a fall, which is often preventable,” write […]
Instead of stabbing yourself, or someone else, in the thigh with a needle to deliver a dose of adrenaline to counter anaphylactic shock, would it not be easier to use a nasal spray instead? A study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Tuesday) shows that liquid or powder nasal sprays are as effective […]
Brazil: A recent meta-analysis revealed increased treatment failure and major complications within a year among children and adolescents with uncomplicated acute appendicitis managed nonoperatively, emphasizing the need for individualized, patient-centered treatment decisions. The systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics by Isabella Faria and colleagues from the […]
Researchers have found in a new study that lavender–neroli aromatherapy was a safe, inexpensive, and effective complementary approach for lowering anxiety and discomfort in children undergoing dental anesthesia. The findings, published in Medical Sciences by Rama Abdalhai, Yasser Alsayed Tolibah, Racha Alkhatib, Chaza Kouchaji, and Ziad D. Baghdadi, highlight how simple, non-pharmacological interventions can improve […]
A new study published in BMC Nephrology in 2025, reports that carbonic anhydrase 3 detected in urine may serve as a useful biomarker for monitoring renal injury in patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. The authors explain that this vascular condition reduces blood supply to the kidneys, leading to progressive functional decline, yet current diagnostic […]
New Delhi: Noting the possible risk of expected adverse effects in healthy subjects, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC), functioning under the Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), has declined to recommend a proposed clinical study by Advity Research Private Limited for Fludrocortisone Tablets USP 0.2 mg. This came after the firm presented the protocol along […]
The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it’s widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. And it likely increases the risk of serious side effects, including heart disease, the findings indicate, prompting the researchers to conclude […]